Kremlin: Putin, Xi and Trump Could Hold Three-Way Talks
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At a glance
- Kremlin spokesman Yuri Ushakov said Russia, China and the United States had discussed a possible meeting between their leaders at the next APEC summit.
- Ushakov said Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are all expected to attend the summit, creating an opportunity for talks.
- The White House had not commented on the possibility.
A three-way meeting between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump could take place during the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to Kremlin spokesman Yuri Ushakov.
Asked by Russian state television whether such a meeting was possible, Ushakov said, "The issue has indeed been discussed."
The issue has indeed been discussed.
Ushakov said the leaders of Russia, China and the United States are all expected to attend the APEC summit. "If what was mentioned comes to pass, these three leaders will have an opportunity to hold talks," he said.
Ushakov made the comments in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where Xi was visiting to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and met Putin. The White House had not responded to the report.
If what was mentioned comes to pass, these three leaders will have an opportunity to hold talks.
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